Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Yesterday I was walking down the street and passed a young woman who was upset and saying into her cell phone….who am I going to call when I am 35 and all alone. Dear 20-something, please know […] Read more…
September 2012 archive
20:40 Vision – Why I Will Never Say, “This isn’t where I thought I’d be at 4 _”
I love today’s 20-something guest post from Heather Sundell, who runs the excellent blog, Terrible Twenties where she offers her quarter-life musings and advice. A few weeks ago 40:20 Vision answered one of her 20-something questions and now she shares her reflections on looking forward 20 years from now and being happy just where you are. A wonderful […] Read more…
Want A Great Relationship? Start with Yourself
I’ve been sharing some 40:20 wisdom over at WTF Is Up With My Love Life?, a resource for dating int the “post-dating world”. There Jessica Massa and Rebecca Weigand share what they have learned in their twenties about dating in the modern age where the old rules of romance no longer apply. Check out their […] Read more…
20-Something Question: How Often Should I Change Jobs?
Many of the young women I talk to think that they should change jobs every two years. This surprised many 40-somethings with whom I recently discussed the subject of job change. Today’s I’m sharing some thoughts on changing jobs from both 40-somethings and 20-somethings who have made transitions. 1. You gain management muddle when you […] Read more…
Three Gifts For A 20-Something (86)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Openness. Don’t pre-judge. I never would have dated my husband in my twenties. I was type A and thought I wanted a type A person who was very ambitious and worked in a big industry. But then I […] Read more…
25 Things To Be Thankful For At Twenty-Something
It’s always a treat to read Andi Teggert’s Thankful Thursday List. So it was a double treat that I actually got to do two guest posts on her blog Polish My Crown while she was away doing two of my favorite things…traveling to new places and visiting friends and family. The other week […] Read more…
Find Work You Love, Subjects That Interest You & Your Passions
Q. I’m 26. I grew up in a very close-knit family, and finally gained independence when I moved from the suburbs to the city for college. Last semester, I studied in Israel, met an Israeli boy and we fell in love. Now I am back and we are trying to make a long distance relationship work. […] Read more…
I Would Have Gotten Here Sooner If…
Today I’m sharing an article that was published by The Galveston Daily News on their online job resource. It has some interesting reflections on “What I Wish I Knew Then” about careers — with one little tidbit from your truly. Enjoy. Sooner Or Later Published August 26, 2012 Before leaders and achievers rise to the top […] Read more…